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USB & ETHERNET CONTROLLED PAGE 1 OF 7 RCM-3SP4T-18 50Ω DC to 18 GHz SMA Female REV. A ECO-016241 RCM-3SP4T MCL NY 221221 THE BIG DEAL y 3 x mechanical SP4T absorptive switches y Ethernet & USB control y High isolation, 85 dB typ
APPLICATIONS
y Benchtop and rack mounted automated test systems y 5G FR1, WiFi 6E, UWB, Bluetooth y Military radio, radar & electronic warfare y T est & measurement systems y Fail-safe / redundancy switching PRODUCT OVERVIEW Mini-Circuits’ RCM-3SP4T-18 comprises three independently controlled, electro-mechanical SP4T switches. Each switch operates over a wide bandwidth, from DC to 18 GHz with high isolation (85 dB typical), low insertion loss (0.2 dB typical) and high input power rating. The switches are of a fail-safe and break-before-make-configuration, with a life time of 10 million switching cycles when used within the noted specifications. The switch box is constructed in a compact, rugged metal case (8.25 x 8.25 x 4.25”) with all SMA (f) RF connectors on the front panel. The switches are controlled via USB or Ethernet, allowing control directly from a PC, or remotely over a network. Full software support is provided, including our user-friendly GUI application for Windows and a full API with programming instructions for Windows and Linux environments (both 32-bit and 64-bit systems). CASE STYLE: UV2068 SOFTWARE PACKAGE DOWNLOAD KEY FEATURES Feature Advantages Mechanical switches Mechanical absorptive switches provide high reliability, repeatable performance and internal termination of input signals on the disconnected paths Fail-safe design The switches revert to a known default state when the DC supply is removed, allowing their use in systems that must continue to operate safely in the event of power failure Break-before-make configuration Prevents a momentary connection of the old and new signal paths, reducing the inconsistent transient effects that could otherwise be observed during switching USB & Ethernet control USB HID and Ethernet (HTTP / Telnet) interfaces provide easy compatibility with a wide range of software setups and programming environments Full software support User friendly Windows GUI (graphical user interface) allows manual control straight out of the box, while the com- prehensive API (application programming interface) with examples and instructions allows easy automation in most programming environments Refer to our website for compliance methodologies and qualifications
USB & ETHERNET CONTROLLED PAGE 2 OF 7 RCM-3SP4T-18 50Ω DC to 18 GHz SMA Female ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AT 25°C Parameter Conditions (GHz) Min. Typ. Max. Units Frequency Range DC 18 GHz Insertion Loss DC – 8 0.15 0.3 dB8 – 12 0.25 0.4 12 – 18 0.5 0.8 Isolation DC – 8 80 100 dB8 – 12 75 95 12 – 18 60 80 Return Loss3 DC – 8 20 dB8 – 12 20 12 – 18 17 Switching Time 25 ms RF Input Power1 Cold switching 20 W Switch Lifetime 100 mW hot switching 2 10 million cycles 1W hot switching 1 Rated Voltage 24VDC input 23 24 25 V USB port 5 DC ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Parameters Ratings Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Storage Temperature -15°C to 85°C Supply Voltage 26V 1. Maximum power for any connected through path as stated; maximum power into any internal termination is 1W per port 2. Hot switching power above this level will degrade the switch lifetime 3. Ports 1-4 all states; Com in connected states only
USB & ETHERNET CONTROLLED PAGE 3 OF 7 RCM-3SP4T-18 50Ω DC to 18 GHz SMA Female OUTLINE DRAWING ON OFF 1 2 3 +24VDCUSBLAN USE GROUNDED POWER ADAPTER ONLY POWER B L TYP M P TYPN TYP A R Q TYP 321 RCM Series D E TYP F TY P C J TYP K TYP Port Name Connector Type RF Switch 1 (In & 1-4) SMA female RF Switch 2 (In & 1-4) SMA female RF Switch 3 (In & 1-4) SMA female USB USB type-B Ethernet / LAN RJ45 24V DC Input 2.1mm center positive DC socket SWITCHING STATES (PER SWITCH) CONNECTIONS OUTLINE DIMENSIONS (Inches)mm A B C D E F J K L M N P Q R wt 50Ω TERMINATION
USB & ETHERNET CONTROLLED PAGE 4 OF 7 RCM-3SP4T-18 50Ω DC to 18 GHz SMA Female 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000 INSERTION LOSS (dB) FREQUENCY (MHz) MSP4TA-18+ INSERTION LOSS IN-J1 IN-J2 IN-J3 IN-J4 100 105 110 115 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000 ISOLATION (dB) FREQUENCY (MHz) MSP4TA-18+ ISOLATION 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000 RETURN LOSS (dB) FREQUENCY (MHz) MSP4TA-18+ RETURN LOSS J1-OFF J2-OFF J3-OFF J4-OFF 0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000 RETURN LOSS (dB) FREQUENCY (MHz) MSP4TA-18+ RETURN LOSS IN J1-ON J2-ON J3-ON J4-ON TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
USB & ETHERNET CONTROLLED PAGE 5 OF 7 RCM-3SP4T-18 50Ω DC to 18 GHz SMA Female SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS SOFTWARE & DOCUMENTATION DOWNLOAD: y Mini-Circuits’ full software and support package including user guide, Windows GUI, DLL files, programming manual and examples can be downloaded free of charge from: https://www.minicircuits.com/softwaredownload/ztm_rcm.html y Please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com for support Parameter Requirements Interface USB HID & Ethernet (HTTP & Telnet) System Requirements GUI Windows 7 or later USB API DLL Windows 7 or later and programming environment with ActiveX or .NET support USB Direct Programming Linux, Windows 7 or later Ethernet Windows, Linux or Mac computer with a network port and Ethernet TCP/IP support Hardware Intel i3 or equivalent MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API) ETHERNET SUPPORT: y Simple ASCII / SCPI command set for attenuator control y Communication via HTTP or T elnet y Supported by most common programming environment USB SUPPORT (WINDOWS): y ActiveX COM DLL file for creation of 32-bit programs y .NET library DLL file for creation of 32 / 64-bit programs y Supported by most common programming environments (refer to application note AN-49-001 for summary of suported environments) USB SUPPORT (LINUX): y Direct USB programming using a series of USB interrupt codes Full programming instructions and examples available for a wide range of programming environments / languages.
USB & ETHERNET CONTROLLED PAGE 6 OF 7 RCM-3SP4T-18 50Ω DC to 18 GHz SMA Female y View and set switch states at the click of a button y Configure and run timed switching sequences y Set start-up switch state y Configure Ethernet IP settings GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) FOR WINDOWS - KEY FEATURES y Connect via USB or Ethernet y Run GUI in “demo mode” to evaluate software without a hardware connection
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard T erms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights PAGE 7 OF 7 USB & ETHERNET CONTROLLED RCM-3SP4T-18 50Ω DC to 18 GHz SMA Female RF SP4T Switch Matrix
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Refer to Mini-Circuits’ website for pricing and availability information: https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/dashboard.html?model = RCM-3SP4T-18 Included Accessories Part No. Description AC/DC-24-3W1 AC/DC 24VDC Grounded Power Adaptor. Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C, IMax=2.5A See Below CBL-3W1-XX AC Power Cord (Select one power cord from below with each Switch Matrix box) USB-CBL-AB-3+ 2.7 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male) 5. If you need a Power cord for a country not listed please contact testsolutions@minicircuits.com AC Power Cords5 Part No. Description CBL-3W1-US Power Cord for United States CBL-3W1-EU Power Cord for Europe CBL-3W1-UK Power Cord for United Kingdom CBL-3W1-AU Power Cord for Australia and China CBL-3W1-IL Power Cord for Israel OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES USB-CBL-AB-3+ 2.7 ft (0.8 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male) USB-CBL-AB-7+ 6.8 ft (2.1 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male) USB-CBL-AB-11+ 11 ft (3.4 m) USB Cable: USB type A(Male) to USB type B(Male) CBL-RJ45-MM-5+ 5 ft (1.5 m) Ethernet cable: RJ45(Male) to RJ45(Male) Cat 5E cable Model Description RCM-3SP4T-18 USB & Ethernet controlled transfer switch matrix